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Patent GB-2165912-A (GB)
Title: Link
Inventor: NOY KENNETH ALBERT
IPC: B60S1/24
Filed: 1985-10-11
Abstract: A link comprises an elongate portion (45) and a bearing portion (35), secured to each end of the elongate portion, each bearing portion (35), being arranged to have a bearing structure attached thereto, the elongate portion (45), being of a channel shape with a web (46), joining two flanges (47), each bearing portion (35), having an end part (36), received in an end of the elongate portion (45), with the flanges (47), of the elongate portion (45), folded about the end part to secure the bearing portions (35), to the elongate portion (45). The invention also includes the method of making such a link and a windscreen wiper mechanism incorporating such a link. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176861-A (GB)
Title: Device for automatically regulating tension applied to inner wire of control cable for slack adjustment
Inventor: SHIMIZU YASUSHI
IPC: F16C1/22
Filed: 1985-10-16
Abstract: A Bowden cable device for automatically regulating a tension applied to an inner wire 3 of a control cable 1, comprising: a conduit 2 and the inner wire 3 slidably inserted into the conduit 2; a cap member 4 having an end portion 4a being connected with an end of the conduit 2, having a hollow 9 into which the inner wire 3 is slidably inserted, and having a series of projections 8 on an outer peripheral surface 7 of the other end portion 7 of the cap member 4; a fixed casing 10 containing the cap member 4 so that the cap member can move within the casing in the axial direction; a first element 39 for urging the cap member toward the conduit side; at least one pawl member 18 having a pawl 20 capable of being engaged with the series of projections at or near a free end thereof; a second element 38 for urging the pawl member inwardly in the radial direction; a lock-releasing member 24 being slidably contained within the casing having a first associating portion 27 at an end thereof, and having a second associating portion 25, 26 capable of being associated with the pawl member 18 so that the free end leaves the series of projections; and a nipple 43 being fixed to the inner wire at the position where the inner wire comes out of the lock- releasing member 24 so as to being associated with the first associating portion 27. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188516-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission
Inventor: MUNDAY PETER JACQUES
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 1986-03-18
Abstract: In order to enable credit account details to be transmitted from a credit card payphone in a cellular radio telecommunications system, the data digits representing the account details are encoded using an algebraic parity check code and transmitted along with the checksum digit and the check digit by means of a DTMF demodulator. When three check digits are used then a burst of three missing digits, which may occur as the result of the handoff of the call during transmission of the data, can be corrected. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199168-A (GB)
Title: Digital multiplier
Inventor: ELLIS RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G06F7/533
Filed: 1986-11-01
Abstract: A binary word multiplier is described which provides an implementation of a modified n-bits-at-a-time Booth's algorithm. The generated partial products are partitioned according to bit significance into blocks (28, 30), summed (18) within the blocks and thereafter the blocks are summed (22, 24). The number of additions required to effect the multiplication process is thereby reduced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2435740-A (GB)
Title: Flight control of missiles
Inventor: RANSOM RICHARD SUTTON
IPC: F42B10/62
Filed: 1987-02-25
Abstract: A missile comprises a nose portion (13,17) rotatably mounted on the main body portion (12) of the missile and subjected to thrust to bring it to a demanded roll attitude and to apply to it a demanded lateral steering force. The thrust is produced by a propellant gas generated by the missile propellant (28) and supplied to discharge ducts (A,B,C) in the nose portion (13,17) which provide for the discharge of the propellant gas tangentially with respect to the nose portion (13,17). These ducts (A,B,C) are supplied with propellant gas through supply ports arranged in spaced relation along the length of the nose portion (13,17) and are selectively opened and closed by relative axial displacement of the nose portion (13,17) and a valve spool (18) which controls the flow of propellant gas to the supply ports. An actuator (24) responsive to guidance control signals causes relative axial displacement of the nose portion (13,17) and the valve spool (18).
Patent GB-2202123-A (GB)
Title: Pest trap
Inventor: THOMASON CHARLES RONALD
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 1987-03-17
Abstract: Trap for slugs or other garden pests comprises a lower portion (14) in the form of a container operatively sunk below ground level, e.g. in an outer case (15), a column portion (13) extending upwardly of the lower portion and having one or more apertures (16) at or near ground level, and a weathershield (11) which may be mushroom shaped and may be decoratively finished, e.g. with a garden gnome, supported on the stem portion and projecting substantially outwardly of the stem. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212428-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function portable tool
Inventor: YANG TAI HER
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 1987-11-19
Abstract: The tool casing comprises an upper portion (104) affording two compartments (103, 153) whose internal walls provide electrical contacts (108, 108', 158, 158'). Each compartment can receive a double-ended cassette (102, 152) having projecting electrical contacts (120, 120', 170, 170', 170'') which will cooperate with those in the respective compartment. The cassette can be inserted in the appropriate compartment so as to present for use at the forward end of the tool alternative function elements such as a screwdriver bit (or socket wrench (112)) and rotary chuck (113), in the case of the first cassette (102) which incorporates a drive motor (101) and any necessary change-speed gearing (110); and a soldering iron (151) and electric lamp (162), in the case of the second cassette (152). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217728-A (GB)
Title: Making synthesis gas
Inventor: BROWN FRANK CLIFFORD
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 1988-04-28
Abstract: In a reactor for producing H2/CO gas mixtures carbonaceous fuel is steam reformed in catalytic tubes and the partially reformed mixture is fed from the tubes into an annular catalytic zone into which oxidant is fed and where combustion and further reforming takes place to provide heat to the catalytic tubes which are located within the same pressure shell as the annular zone. Back flow of the gas from the tubes is prevented by means of a tubesheet attached to the inner wall of the catalyst annular zone, which tubesheet also supports the catalytic tubes.
Patent GB-2222517-A (GB)
Title: A personal work station
Inventor: REANEY DESMOND F
IPC: A47B3/02
Filed: 1988-09-13
Abstract: A personal work station (1) comprises a support structure (2) and a work surface (3) pivotally mounted on the support structure for pivotal movement between an operative raised position and an inoperative lowered position. The support structure (2) has a pair of legs (5, 6 and 7, 8) at each side thereof movable relative to each other about pivot axes at their upper ends between open and closed positions. Strut means (11, 12) extending between the support structure (2) and the work surface (3) support the latter in its raised position.
Patent GB-2223211-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle access safety device
Inventor: TOKUNAGA YOUICHI
IPC: B61D23/02
Filed: 1988-09-23
Abstract: An access safety device is mounted on the floor 14 of each carriage 10 of a railway train below each of the access openings 11 of individual carriages. The safety device comprises a treadle 20 for movement between a retracted position within the vehicle and an advanced position which varies depending upon the width of the gap between each access opening 11 and the platform 60 of a railway station, a detecting means for detecting the gap width, an interlocking mechanism for moving the treadle 20 between the advanced and retracted positions, and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting the amount which the treadle 20 advances so as to compensate for variations in the width of such gaps. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216562-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement spacer
Inventor: CROSBY JOHN STRATTON
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 1989-03-03
Abstract: An insert 1 intended to be embedded at least partially in a concrete structure 2 during pouring/casting of the latter, comprises a first portion 3 adapted, in use, to lie flush with, or beneath, an outer surface 6 of the structure 2, and a second portion 7 comprising a pair of arms 8 that are spaced apart by a distance D slightly exceeding the lateral dimension d of a first reinforcing rod 9 to be incorporated in the structure 2, whereby a portion of the first reinforcing rod, which rod extends in a first direction, is, in use, accommodated between the arms 8 with each arm 8 having a recess 12 to accommodate, in use, a portion of a second reinforcing rod 13 extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction at a cross-over point between the two rods (9, 13) <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219528-A (GB)
Title: Rotary type developing apparatus
Inventor: IWAMOTO KEN-ICHI
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1989-08-10
Abstract: A rotary type developing apparatus for use in electrophotography, comprises 2 independently removable developer units (A,B) rotatably mounted. The upper unit is removed by opening door (90) and lifting the unit guided by groove (65) which is held in the vertical position by stopper (120) which engages notch (70a) thus preventing plate (80) and apparatus rotating on removing the unit. A similar notch (70b) is engaged by stopper (120) if the other unit is to be removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235672-A (GB)
Title: Live storage roller conveyor
Inventor: POYNER DONALD E
IPC: B65G1/08
Filed: 1989-09-06
Abstract: The conveyor (10) comprises separator means (24) operative to constrain movement of articles (20) along the track, and holding means (50) for releasably holding the separator means (24) in an operative position, the conveyor system further comprising release means (62) manually operable from a location lying outside the normal confines of the track, for releasing the holding means (50). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237442-A (GB)
Title: Flat cable
Inventor: MURPHY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01B13/00
Filed: 1989-09-27
Abstract: A flat cable comprising a plurality of generally co-planar separately insulated electrical and/or optical conductors whose insulative coatings are mutually spot-welded at longitudinally-spaced positions. In the manufacturing process shown the laser may be moved transversely across the jig. The insulative coating may be cross-linked by irradiation after welding. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231086-A (GB)
Title: Electronic key locks
Inventor: EWALDS JOHANNES MARTINUS
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 1990-04-04
Abstract: A lock which is adapted to transduce the code from a key by electronic means is constructed to resemble the form and functionality of a conventional mechanical cylinder lock. A main casing 1 houses the bolt 3, a rotatable thrower or cam for retracting the bolt, an electromechanical release mechanism which normally blocks rotation of the thrower, and a processor to control the release mechanism in response to the detected key code. The electronic reading means are located in association with the keyway 26 of a rotatable barrel 25 in a cylinder unit 19 manufactured as a separate unit from the main casing 1. The thrower and barrel 25 have respective cooperating mechanical couplings 36/37 and the main casing 1 and cylinder unit 19 have respective cooperating electrical connectors 34/33. The lock is therefore assembled by attaching the cylinder unit 19 to the outside of the main casing 1, thus establishing a rotary driving connection from the barrel 25 to the thrower and establishing an electrical connection from the key reader to the processor.
Patent GB-2243438-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the interior temperature of a vehicle
Inventor: HWANG FENG-LIN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 1990-04-25
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for controlling the interior air temperature of a confined space, such as, the passenger/driver compartment of a vehicle, comprising fan means (7) arranged to circulate air whose temperature is to be controlled, a thermoelectric device (4) and means (6, 13) arranged to direct air being circulated by said fan means (7) onto the thermoelectric device (4). The device (4) is preferably made of a quaternary alloy of bismuth, tellerium, selenium and antimony with small amounts of suitable dopents to provide an oriented polycrystalline ingot with superior anisotropic thermoelectric properties. In disc-shaped form, the device (4) has one part heated and another part cooled when a d.c. voltage of one polarity is applied across it, with the one part being cooled and the other part being heated when the polarity of the d.c. voltage is reversed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245562-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of quinoline carboxylic acid derivatives
Inventor: HERMECZ ISTVAN
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1989-12-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I) (wherein R<1> and R<3> stand for hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl, R<2> stands for C1-4 alkyl, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> stand for hydrogen or halogen) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which comprises reacting a compound of general formula (II) (wherein R stands for halogen or an aliphatic acyloxy group containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms or an aromatic acyloxy group containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms, and R<4>, R<5>, R<6> have the meanings defined above) with a piperazine derivative of general formula (III) (wherein R<1>, R<2> and R<3> have the meanings defined above) or a salt thereof and subjecting the compound of general formula (IV) thus obtained (wherein R, R<1>, R<2> and R<3> are as stated above) to hydrolysis after or without isolation and if desired converting the compound of general formula (I) thus obtained into a salt thereof or setting free the same from its salt. The compounds of general formula (I) are known antibacterial agents. The advantage of the process of the present invention is that it makes the desired compounds of general formula (I) available in a simple manner, with high yields and in a short reaction time.
Patent GB-2239940-A (GB)
Title: Warning lamps
Inventor: WRIGHT BARRY THOMAS
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 1991-01-10
Abstract: A lamp unit has a connector portion (14) which is a female socket to engage over the upper end of a supporting post (10). A lamp body (12) surmounts the connector portion (14), with at least one lens (15) mounted in the body, and means (42, 44, 46) supports a light source within the space enclosed by the body (12) and lens(es) so as to shine through the lens(es). The support means (42, 44, 46) is a detachable part insertable through the connector portion (14) before the connector portion (14) is engaged over the end of a supporting post (10). Preferred support is a pillar (44, 46) with a light bulb holder (42) at its upper end. The pillar encloses a circuit for causing the light bulb to flash and has a switch (48) for changing between continuous and flashing illumination positioned to project from the pillar into the interior of the connector portion (14). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241952-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of fluoroanilines
Inventor: LEVIN DANIEL
IPC: C07C209/36
Filed: 1991-01-21
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of Formula A:   <IMAGE>  which comprises reductive fluorination of a compound of Formula B:   <IMAGE>   wherein X<1> and X<2> are independently selected from @  H or any substituent which does not interfere with the @  reductive fluorination; and Z<1> and Z<2> are each independently selected @ from H or an electron donating group.
Patent GB-2244592-A (GB)
Title: Amplification or generation of shock fronts.
Inventor: BROWNE PETER FINLAY
IPC: G21B3/00
Filed: 1991-02-14
Abstract: Apparatus for generating or amplifying shock wavefronts comprises an energy store (1) of a stressed metal or metal alloy in which the stress has been induced at a plurality of discrete regions (2) by atoms or ions (e.g. hydrogen ions) at interstitial sites of the lattice. The energy stored in the lattice is capable of at least partial release when a shock wavefront (5) passes over the stressed region as a result of a stimulus (3). Shockwave may be directed to a focus at which is provided a fusion fuel (e.g. a deuterium-tritium mixture) to initiate a fusion reaction.
Patent GB-2254011-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for purifying a liquid
Inventor: LITTLEFORD GORDON EDWIN
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 1991-03-08
Abstract: In a solvent recovery system, especially for use in ultrasonic cleaning systems, a contaminated liquid (12) is boiled in a sump by electric heating means (14), creating a vapour zone (16) in which a cooling coil (18) is positioned. The cooling coil is part of a refrigeration circuit which includes a heat exchanger (20) incorporating a fan (22). The vapour height is maintained substantially constant in operation by monitoring the temperature in the refrigeration circuit and/or vapour zone, e.g. at the inlet (25) and outlet (26) of the container, and controlling the operation of the fan (22) in response thereto.
Patent GB-2254557-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener container assembly
Inventor: BOOTH PHILIP C
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1991-04-09
Abstract: An assembly for containing a fragrance or an air freshener comprises two hemispherical shell halves 4, 5 which together form a ball. Each shell half has a plurality of teeth 8, 9 extending therefrom and means on the teeth to provide a snap fitting so that the two halves can be rotated one relative to the other, The teeth are positioned on each half shell and shaped so that on rotation of one half relative to the other, apertures are formed between the teeth on one shell and those on the other to allow emission of a fragrance absorbed in a pad positioned within one of the shells. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243085-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for practising use of a cue
Inventor: MEADOWS GORDON THOMAS
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 1991-04-19
Abstract: Apparatus for practising cue action for a cue game, such as snooker, billiards or pool, comprises a base (12, 18) having marked out thereon a centre line and a target ball, a wire (42) connectable to a cue and forming a circuit breaker for an electrical circuit including alarm indicating means, the circuit being made by contact of the wire with a surround (33) therefor, the surround being radially spaced from the wire, whereby no alarm indicates correct passage of the wire through the surround and hence correct cue movement and an alarm signal indicates incorrect cue movement. The apparatus may also comprise a reflector (26). The cue and the target may also be adapted for interactive signal detection. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2245764-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid operated fuel injection valves
Inventor: MORINI FRANCESCO
IPC: F02M51/06
Filed: 1991-06-20
Abstract: The valve comprises an injection nozzle (2) in which is formed a fuel injection orifice (3) controlled by an axially mobile plunger (4), an anchor (6) secured to the plunger (4), a core (7) housed in the valve body (1) and designed to attract the anchor (6), and an excitation coil (8) housed in the valve body (1). The coil (8) comprises a number of turns of insulated, electrically conductive wire arranged in parallel layers of short axial length (b), the number of the layers being so selected that the radial thickness (a) of the layers is greater than the axial length (b) of each layer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249895-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiver
Inventor: FENNING SIMON CHARLES
IPC: H04B10/69
Filed: 1991-08-06
Abstract: An optical receiver is arranged to convert input pulses of optical energy, transmitted at a predetermined pulse rate, into electrical signals. A light-sensitive element (41), such as an avalanche PIN photodiode, produces an output which is integrated, over each pulse period, by an integrator (43). Each integrated output pulse is amplified and, at the end of each pulse period, a re-setting pulse 48-47 effects a current dump to re-set the integrator (43). The integrator (43) is followed by a low-pass filter (45) providing a matched termination. In this way, the optical receiver has a substantially enhanced noise characteristic, while being operable at very high speeds. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255690-A (GB)
Title: Telephone call logging apparatus and method
Inventor: CASSELDEN IAN ROBERT
IPC: H04M15/28
Filed: 1992-05-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for logging calls on a telephone connected to a telephone network, comprising: determining a first point in time during the period of connection of a call at or near the commencement of the period of connection of the call, said first point in time having a predetermined relationship to the time of initial connection of the call; determining a second point in time coinciding with the end of the period of connection of the call; and calculating the time period of connection of the call from said first and second points in time. Determining the first point in time may be achieved in a variety of ways thus enabling the apparatus to be connected to different networks such as "British Telecom", "Mercury" or others. Examples of determining the first point in time are using pulse signals, or, when these are not available estimating the first point in time from the time taken to dial a call plus the average time for answering a call. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258033-A (GB)
Title: Rider transaxle having hydrostatic transmission
Inventor: JOHNSON ALAN W
IPC: F16H47/04
Filed: 1992-07-08
Abstract: A transaxle including a hydrostatic transmission comprises a housing 1, 2, fig 2, providing a fluid sump 48, a pump 14, fig 3, mounted in the housing and having a rotatable cylinder block 14a containing a plurality of chambers 146 containing reciprocable pistons and receiving a rotatable input shaft 75, a motor 27, fig 2, having a rotatable cylinder block containing a plurality of chambers 147 containing reciprocable pistons 26 and driving an output shaft 22 and means, fig 5, for rotatably mounting 130, 61 and hydraulically connecting 106, 107, 136, 137 the pump and the motor, said means including bearing means integrally formed therewith for receiving and fully supporting the shaft 22. The bearing means include openings 88, 89 and running surface 140. The shaft 22 does not extend through the thrust bearing 23, fig 2, engaging the pistons of the motor. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270635-A (GB)
Title: Walking frame having a foot rest.
Inventor: TAIT CHRISTIAN VICTOR
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1992-09-16
Abstract: A walking frame has upper and lower horizontal C-shaped frames joined by pairs of front 11, 12 and rear legs 4, 5. A foot rest plate 13 is detachably mounted on the side bars 1, 2 of the lower C-shaped frame. The foot rest plate 13 may extend forward between the front legs 11, 12 and may be attached to the front bar 3 of the lower C-shaped frame. Alternatively, the foot rest plate 13 may be attached directly to the front legs 11, 12 and may be adjustable in height so that it can also be used as a seat. In another embodiment, the foot rest plate 13 may be pivotally mounted on one of the side bars 1, 2 so as to movable to a vertical position when not in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260252-A (GB)
Title: Animal deterring apparatus
Inventor: PUGH ALFRED MICHAEL
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 1992-09-22
Abstract: An animal deterring apparatus, particularly for use in keeping birds away from roof tops. comprises an array of closely arranged cones (42) vacuum formed from a piece of plastics material. in an alternative embodiment of the invention the apparatus comprises a pivotally mounted body having a diamond shaped head (12) and horizontal limbs (16,18) extending in opposite directions from the base of the head (12). <IMAGE>